Adaptation of the original work of Dazai Osamu.
175 views Ningen Shikkaku vol.01 ch.008In just two volumes, the author manages to create an incredibly rich and fascinating world that is full of wonders and enchanting beauties—a world in which men are watched over by the mechanical goddess Marie who at times appears on the sky. Marie’s music brings people happiness and harmony. Their life is free from advanced technology and the longing for progress. The main story centers around Kai, a young man who develops a deep affection for Marie. His quest for enlightenment leads him inside Marie’s mechanical body where he learns the unbelievable truth about her and his own world. Source: Kotonoha
74 views The Music of Marie 14From ANN: February 23rd, 20XX. Looking for a job in the famous TV station at Odaiba, college senior Jin Mishima attended the recruitment orientation. Not far away from the station, Nanako Okano, a gothic lolita trying to attend a concert, found out that her friends tricked her about the concert ticket because of jealousy. The two bumped into each other and "reunited" -- they were junior high classmates -- moments before an earthquake of Richter Scale 8.1 turned the island (the entire city, in fact) into ruins.
483 views Kanojo wo Mamoru 51 no Houhou vol.03 ch.051In Northern France there lives a boy by the name of Nicholas. He dreams to become a Knight like his father was, but people doubt his abilities, as his father is dead and now he lives with his uncle, a Pig Farmer. Basically the story tells of his adventures as he strives to become a Knights Templar. Based in year 1212.
322 views Innocents Shounen Juujigun Vol.3 Ch.25Not Available
282 views Teiichi No Kuni Chapter 19.5Paraphrased from Kotonoha: This is a collection of eight stories (there are 9 chapters, because story 6 is composed of chapters 6 and 7). Story 1: Teased and Stepped On, What Blooms is a Passionate Flower Describes the relationship between a girl and her teacher. Story 2: Lolita #7 Features the relationship between two cousins, an older male and a younger girl. One is a teacher, while the other is a student -- both at the same school. When the elder cousin doesn’t come to class for several days, the school administrators send the younger cousin to the elder cousin's home to investigate further. Story 3: Song of the Devil Story 4: What If? Story 5: Happiness Story 6: A Room of Clouds (Chapters 6 & 7) A simple minded girl who tries to live her life the best she can. Story 7: Indigo Elegy Story 8: Underground Doll
109 views Happiness (Furuya Usamaru) 9Unknown, appears to chronicle the boys' lives before the events of Litchi Hikari Club. The manga will be available to read for free online, but a tankobon will be published when it is finished.
120 views Bokura no Hikari Club 12Palepoli goes beyond the framework of standard four-panel manga and views its structure in new ways. Actually, Furuya knew nothing of conventional manga styles and methods when he started Palepoli. As a result, he created something that bore little similarity to other manga. Furuya notes that he selects his subject matter and methods with clear and precise intentions. I find it extremely rare for a manga artist to be this deliberate. A portion of Palepoli was featured in Secret Comics Japan.
103 views Palepoli 0Based on the Tokyo Grand Guignol play Litchi Hikari Club. Litchi Hikari Club revolves around a group of schoolboys who plan to create the ultimate in Artificial Intelligence. As the story progresses, we watch the group gradually fall apart due to internal conflict and as the boys, under corrupt leadership, involve increasingly more twisted and depraved methods to reach their goal. ------------- A group of nine boys (called the Hikari Club) are intent on making the Ultimate AI. The attractive leader of the club, Zera, is a twisted man polluting the minds of the club members to make them do whatever he pleases. Tamiya, the original founder of the club, wants to reclaim the club. Niko, the second in command, is pissed off at Jaibo, the one obsessed with Zera. They kidnap a schoolgirl, but the AI Raichi falls in love with her and she with him, and things get messy. (Warning: contains guro)
125 views Litchi Hikari Club Vol.01 Ch.009.2 - Shiitake Hikari Club [Short Webcomic Series]From Kotonoha: "Garden" is a collection of Furuya Usamaru's “indie” shorts that were published in Comic Cue, Manga Erotics and GARO respectively. The title is obviously a reference to Hieronymus Bosch’s famous triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights, with the first story being a homage to said painting. The other stories range from absurd comedies to fantasy to horror. It’s a very eclectic mixture, but make no mistake: artistically, Garden might just be Furuya’s most accomplished work after The Music of Marie.
1,221 views Garden (FURUYA Usamaru) 7A fantasy epic of truly magnificent scale with gorgeous illustrations. In just two volumes, the author manages to create an incredibly rich and fascinating world that is full of wonders and enchanting beauties. A world in which men are watched over by the mechanical goddess Marie who at times appears on the sky. Marie's music brings people happiness and harmony. Their life is free from advanced technology and the longing for progress. The main story centers around Kai, a young man who develops a deep affection for Marie. His quest for enlightenment leads him inside Marie's mechanical body where he learns the unbelievable truth about her and his own world.
70 views Marie no Kanaderu Ongaku 16Compilation of assorted stories published in different magazines. From MangaHelpers: This is a collection of bizarre images, shorts, and short stories. One of the most notable stories involves a young girl whose sick-seeming friend insists that she be taken to the ocean. Without asking any questions, she enlists the help of a random passing driver to fulfill her friend's strange wish. The reason for it will end up being stranger than she could have guessed! Another story involves a young girl whose older sister has an illness that has left her asleep for 8 years. One day, her older sister wakes up, and the two share their first real day together. [tethysdust]
45 views Wsamarus 2001 Vol. 1 Ch. 6 The Most Beautiful Water[From Viz]: So just what is with this fascination for the Japanese teenage girl? We're talking about that extreme variant of her--that highly evolved creature of Japan's frantically trendy consumer culture...the ko-gal. Short Cuts is a unique and surreal Japanese comic strip t... [From Viz]: So just what is with this fascination for the Japanese teenage girl? We're talking about that extreme variant of her--that highly evolved creature of Japan's frantically trendy consumer culture...the ko-gal. Short Cuts is a unique and surreal Japanese comic strip that provides an illustrated journey into the ko-gal's world, created by Usamaru Furuya, one of Japan's most highly esteemed avant-garde comic artists. Show less
20 views Short Cuts 6A collection of standalone stories written by both Furuya Usamaru and Otsuichi. The stories all revolve around the common troubles that teenagers go through, whether it be falling out with a friend, being bullied, or dieting. A collection of standalone stories written by both Furuya Usamaru and Otsuichi. The stories all revolve around the common troubles that teenagers go through, whether it be falling out with a friend, being bullied, or dieting. Show less
68 views Shounenshoujo Ryouryuuki 12After miraculously surviving a freak helicopter accident, Hikari "Picasso" Haruma finds that he somehow has the power to help people through his art. He is helped by his friend, Chiaki Yamamoto, who was killed in the helicopter accident, but came back as an angel. Accor... After miraculously surviving a freak helicopter accident, Hikari "Picasso" Haruma finds that he somehow has the power to help people through his art. He is helped by his friend, Chiaki Yamamoto, who was killed in the helicopter accident, but came back as an angel. According to Chiaki, when the accident happened, both she and Picasso died, but she begged God to save him because of his wonderful talent. As a result, Picasso survived the accident on condition that he saves other people. Basically, when he sees someone in trouble, Picasso's able to draw a picture symbolizing the person's problem and then enter that picture to see that person's hidden feelings, and use that knowledge to help them in the real world. Show less
90 views Genkaku Picasso 11.1A short one shot about a girl named Natsuki, who wonders about the world after the death of her father. A short one shot about a girl named Natsuki, who wonders about the world after the death of her father. Show less
15 views At Na-chan's 0The story centers around Higashiyama Haruto, a high school teacher, whose dearest wish is to be killed by a high school girl.
122 views Joshikousei ni Korosaretai vol.2 ch.14Miyakata Amane, a brilliant dollmaker, spontaneously experiences her ramshackle life turned upside-down when her latest creations bring new meaning to realism.
7 views Amane Gymnasium Vol.1 Chapter 4The story centers around Haruto Higashiyama, a high-school teacher, whose dearest wish is to be killed by a high-school girl.
98 views Joshi Kousei Ni Korosaretai Vol.2 Chapter 14Jisatsu Circle is a manga based on a movie of the same title, written and directed by Sion Sono. At first, the manga was intended to follow the same story, but Sion Sono asked Usamaru Furuya to adapt his own story to it, which resulted in a plot much easier to understand. The story begins with the same opening scene, where 54 girls commit suicide by jumping in front of a moving train. However, one girl survives (Saya Kota) and opens another Suicide Club, with other victims. Her best friend, Kyoko, fears for Saya's future and begins to search for the strange secrets surrounding the Suicide Club to try and save Saya and the other girls from committing such a tragedy again.
79 views Jisatsu Circle Vol. 1 Ch. 6N/A
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11 views Usami-kun no Himitsu! Ch.008February 23rd, 20XX. Looking for a job in the famous TV station at Odaiba, college senior Jin Mishima attended the recruitment orientation. Not far away from the station, Nanako Okano, a gothic lolita trying to attend a concert, found out that her friends tricked her about the concert ticket because of jealousy. The two bumped into each other and "reunited" -- they were junior high classmates -- moments before an earthquake of Richter Scale 8.1 turned the island (the entire city, in fact) into ruins.
115 views Kanojo o Mamoru 51 no Houhou Vol. 5 Ch. 49 Five Years Later\"Lunatic Circus\" is a story about the circus called \"Lunatic Circus\", which is said to be the best in post WWII Japan, which has achieved an incredibly rapid economic growth. The star of the circus, Ryunosuke, and all the other trapeze artists, are the protagonists of this manga. This is the story of their dreams, their fears, their struggles and their hopes.
7 views Lunatic Circus 1“My eyes were covered by Daddy so I wouldn’t know the way. My mouth was gagged and my ears were plugged by Mommy so I would hear and speak no evil. Daddy forbade me from smiling so I wouldn’t have dreams and hopes. Mommy spawned me...so I would bear all her sins.“ Let’s talk about girlhood with Mr. Furuya in 21 chapters.
25 views Plastic Girl (FURUYA Usamaru) Vol.01 Ch.005The school idol Usami-kun has a secret ...!? When I happened to know Usami-kun’s secret, I decided to make friends with him for some reason. A youth story that depicts the love and growth of students starting from sharing secrets!
208 views Usami's Little Secret! Usami's Little Secret! Ch.179Miyakata Amane, a brilliant dollmaker, spontaneously experiences her ramshackle life turned upside-down when her latest creations bring new meaning to realism.
11 views Amane†Gymnasium Vol.1 Ch.4